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Y853 JDU

2001 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,509 mi
Last recorded27,509 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL12512,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 JDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2021 27,509 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding Rear brake sticks on (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Rear brake lever sticks down (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Rear lever sticks down (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Does not return (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake lever lose and flopping around

Front wiring very lose and untidy

Headstock bearings feel notchy when rotated

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 25,525 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

tick over fast

Pass 11 Oct 2018 23,178 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front tyre starting to perish on side walls

Pass 5 Jun 2018 22,606 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 21,547 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2017 21,547 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. nearside grip re glued (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2 baffles fitted at station (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,943 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2015 16,715 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 16,715 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 16,444 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 15,791 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 15,752 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 14,936 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 14,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 13,698 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 12,367 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 10,859 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 9,211 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 7,250 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 7,250 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 6,787 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 6,787 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki VL125?

Based on 18,629 MOT tests across 1,764 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
767
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 350
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 333
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 310
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 288
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 261
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Y853 JDU is a 2001 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 12,762 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki VL125 fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y853 JDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VL125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y853 JDU is a 2001 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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